Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1cupcornmeal
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1teaspoonsalt
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1teaspoonwhite sugar
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¾cupboiling water
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1tablespoonbacon grease
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1cupbacon grease, or as needed
Cooking Directions
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Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and 1 tablespoon bacon grease; stir until bacon grease melts melts.
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Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.
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Fry, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Recipe Tip
You can use shortening in cornbread batter instead of bacon grease if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories95 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g |
4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g |
3% |
| Sodium 396mg |
17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g |
6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
5% |
| Total Sugars 1g |
|
| Protein 2g |
3% |
| Calcium 2mg |
0% |
| Iron 1mg |
4% |
| Potassium 59mg |
1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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